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The Building Code

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Jan 23, 2025 • 41min

Secrets for smarter job costing in construction

Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Scott Beebe, founder and head coach at My Business on Purpose. Scott and his team partner with business owners to design and implement customized systems, processes and strategies. Utilizing the proven Business on Purpose Roadmap, he empowers businesses to break free from the overwhelming cycle of constantly working in their business. Listen to the full episode to hear how Scott is helping construction business owners use efficient job costing to sustain financial success.   Learn more about My Business on Purpose: https://mybusinessonpurpose.com/   Take the My Business on Purpose business assessment test: https://www.boproadmap.com/healthy   Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/   Attend Scott’s sessions at the Builders’ Show: https://www.buildersshow.com/Search/Speaker.aspx?cadmiumSpeakerID=2130770   Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/   Read "Profit First" by Michael Michalowicz: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/   Read “Good Leaders Ask Great Questions” by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Leaders-Ask-Great-Questions/dp/145554809X   Read “The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life” by David Brooks: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Mountain-David-Brooks/dp/0812993268     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/252-scott-beebe/    Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Jan 16, 2025 • 25min

Breaking Glass Ceilings: The power of representation in construction

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Tammie Ross, CEO and general contractor of Residence by Ross. Tammie is the architect of vision that transforms houses into homes and is proudly committed to excellence. Her leadership is the cornerstone of a minority woman-owned construction empire that continues to expand. Tune in to the full episode to hear how Tammie managed to break through a lot of barriers to build her successful company and how she’s helping others do the same.   Learn more about Residence by Ross: https://residencebyross.com/   Order Tammie’s book “Breaking Ground, Breaking the Glass Ceilings” being released on February 3: https://tammie-ross.com/the-book/   Attend the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas coming up at the end of February: https://www.buildersshow.com/   Attend Tammie Ross’ sessions at the Builders’ Show: https://www.buildersshow.com/Search/Speaker.aspx?cadmiumSpeakerID=2511685   Get your free IBS expo pass on us and start planning your trip: https://buildertrend.com/ibs2025/   Learn more about the NAHB Professional Women in Building booth: https://www.buildersshow.com/nahb-professional-women-in-building   Get involved with the National Association of Home Builders: https://www.nahb.org/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/251-tammie-ross/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Jan 9, 2025 • 33min

Celebrating 250 episodes with 25 insights from pros

On this very special episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are celebrating a major milestone – reaching the 250 mark! 🎉 Did you know, only about 2% of podcasts make it to 250 episodes? It’s true! So, to honor this achievement, we’re bringing you a power-packed lineup of insights and advice from top builders and Buildertrend’s own experts to help you bring more value to your construction business. Whether you’re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, this episode is filled with inspiration and actionable strategies you won’t want to miss.     Check out Cardinal Crest’s scheduling template: https://buildertrend.com/ebooks/scheduling-milestone-template/   Check out the Behind the Business series with Morgan Molitor from Construction2style: https://buildertrend.com/blog/crafting-sanctuary-spaces/   Head over to our blog post to get even more insights that weren’t included in the episode: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/250-charley-burtwistle-courtney-mattern/      Read the shownotes for this episode here: (add page link here)   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Jan 2, 2025 • 32min

2025 economic outlook: What builders need to know

On this episode of “The Building Code,” Courtney is flying solo on an insightful episode with Tim Sullivan, chief advisory officer at Zonda. Tim has developed the ability to interpret diverse statistics and trends and translate them into actionable plans. He is a major influencer in the field of real estate market research and community development.  Tune in to the full episode to get Tim’s thoughts on current economic trends as we start 2025 – and see what his predictions are for later in the year.       Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/249-tim-sullivan/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Dec 12, 2024 • 42min

Why self-care is critical for personal and professional growth

Episode 248: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with returning guest Mark Williams, founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes and host of “The Curious Builder” podcast. Mark is a third-generation, high-end residential builder in the Twin Cities. He credits this success to his collaborative approach with trade partners and homeowners, and his nonstop quest to be a fun, trustworthy, highly skilled and creative. Listen to the full episode to hear how Mark has become an advocate for self-care and wellness to drive both professional and personal growth.   Learn more about Mark D. Williams Custom Homes: https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/   Check out Mark’s podcast, “The Curious Builder”: https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/   Register for Sauna Camp: https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/saunacamp   Register for Bootcamp: https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/bootcamp   Connect with Mark on social. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/   Read “Atomic Habits”: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Read “Happiness Hypothesis”: https://www.happinesshypothesis.com/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/248-mark-willilams/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Dec 5, 2024 • 32min

Maintaining strong relationships with your team, clients and subs

Episode 247: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Lyle Crownover, owner and CEO of Crownover Company, Inc. Lyle is a fifth-generation builder whose great-great-grandfather started building homes in the Twin Lakes area since 1942. Building is in his blood, and he’s learned over the years that technology and trends come and go, but quality craftsmanship and solid relationships never go out of style. Listen to the full episode to hear about how the team at Crownover Company are fostering better connections with their clients and subcontractors with the help of technology.   Learn more about Crownover Company on their website: https://crownovercompany.com/   Learn how to get involved with hurricane relief: https://buildertrend.com/blog/hurricane-relief-2024/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/247-lyle-crownover/   Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Nov 21, 2024 • 31min

Using compassion to help clients find a silver lining after disaster

Episode 246: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Kirk Hopkins,general manager at National Restoration Technologies. Kirk has been working in his family’slocal fire and water restoration business for the past 20 years. Him and the team at NRT help those who’ve had the misfortune of property damage or loss in a disaster. They work hard todeliver a professional and timely turnkey product with a positive outlook to help homeownersrecover. Tune in to the full episode to hear about how the team at NRT prioritizes the client experience in order to make a difficult time easier.   Check out their website to learn more about NRT and the services they provide: https://www.nrtechnologies.com/   Learn how to get involved with hurricane relief: https://buildertrend.com/blog/hurricane-relief-2024/     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/246-kirk-hopkins/    Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/   TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Nov 14, 2024 • 31min

The power of community in construction

Episode 245: Today “The Building Code,” Charley is flying solo with guest Tim Lansford, leadership expert and business coach. Over the last 20 years, Tim has presented keynote speeches, workshops and seminars to many different industries. Prior to becoming a full-time professional speaker, he was a highly successful entrepreneur. His successes include experience in industries such as building/remodeling, real estate investments and manufacturing, among others. Listen to the full episode to hear more about why there’s a growing desire for community and networking in the construction industry.   Check out his website to learn more about Tim and his resources: https://www.timlansford.com/   Send Tim an email to get in touch: tim@timlansford.com       Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/245-tim-lansford/    Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Nov 7, 2024 • 37min

Using data-driven insights to ensure business success

Episode 244: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Bryce Phillips, accounting assistant at The 4C Group. Bryce has been working a The 4C Group for about a year and a half, and he helps with accounting and overall operations. He’s working inside Buildertrend all day every day to ensure the software works correctly for their processes. Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how tracking data with Buildertrend Business Insights is helping their company make smarter decisions.   Learn more about Buildertrend Business Insights and how your data can benefit your construction business: https://buildertrend.com/buildertrend-business-insights/   Check out the book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Steven R. Covey: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519   Learn more and register for the next Contractor Coalition Summit in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 19-23, 2025: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/       Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/244-bryce-phillips/    Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
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Oct 31, 2024 • 35min

Giving old homes new life through historic renovation

Episode 243: Today on “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are chatting with Josh Waters, founder and CEO of Waters Building + Design. With over 25 years of experience in construction, Josh and his team have managed construction projects throughout the entire Southeast. They have a known reputation for excellence – especially when it comes to their historic renovations. Listen to the full episode to hear an inside perspective on bringing historic homes back to life – and maybe even a couple ghost stories. Learn more about Waters Building + Design on their website: https://www.watersbuild.com/ Connect with Josh and his team on social channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watersbuildingdesign/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watersbuild     Read the shownotes for this episode here: https://buildertrend.com/podcast/the-building-code/243-josh-waters/    Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE:  / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware

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